As much as I welcome it, the statement is a response to rumours that they're currently working towards and around a CG Leia for Episode 9. They said that they've no plans for CG General Leia, they've not stated that they'll never do it which is what a lot of news outlets are reporting.

what about if she gets horribly disfigured in episode 8 and she becomes half woman half machine General Leia Skywalker, the most fearsome military general. They could use a synthesised voice, give her a friggin jetpack, all sorts of stuff..